The average train between Ludlow and Watford takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Watford. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Watford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Ludlow to Watford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ludlow and Watford is 177.6 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 57m.